In a dazzling exposé of celebrity culture mixing with politics, our very own Chief Minister set the stage on fire – metaphorically, of course, we do still adhere to fire safety regulations. In a symbolic act with a curious object – a coconut, our Chief Minister engaged in a performance that put Broadway to shame. This momentous event took place at the red carpet event of the local agricultural fair, ‘Farmers Unite!’. If you are scoffing at the idea of a red carpet at a farming event, you probably forgot how we glorify even the mundane around here. And if you're musing why a coconut, well, it suggests something about our agricultural roots and the fact that the CM was possibly on a major health kick – or maybe he was simply paying homage to Monty Python’s ‘Holy Grail’ skit. Who knows ? Flanked by a retinue of reluctant bureaucrats, who were counting down the hours till they could go home, and a host of photographers, who could turn their heads neither right nor left without bumping into a scarecrow display; our Chief Minister ceremoniously raised the coconut. The crowd held its breath, the atmosphere heavy with anticipation. Was he about to hammer it open, mirroring the breaking of archaic systems? Or perhaps, he would drink its water, symbolising the essence of life that leadership should strive to nurture. Or maybe, he would simply juggle it with an uncanny skill to flabbergast the crowd... Alas! He ultimately did none of those things. In an act that would give 'Inception' a run for its complex narrative, our CM simply caressed the coconut, gave it a loving look, and whispered sweetly (our adept lip-readers reported), "Hope you’re not allergic to shellfish, darlin'!" Was this a message to his constituents? An environmental cry to save coconut trees? Or an avant-garde move in political showmanship to confuse opposition and ordinary citizens alike? The answers are as elusive as the storyline of your average art-house film. Watching this, one couldn’t help but be reminded of our previous Chief Minister, known for her dramatic flair involving an ostrich feather. However, it seems our present CM is not to be outdone, and with his coconut stunt, has proved that his is the ‘show’ in showbiz. Indeed, it was a spectacle of political drama blending with absurdist theatre. Meryl Streep, you’ve got competition. What’s next, you ask? Well, we can only hope that the ensuing act doesn’t involve interpretive dance or, heaven forbid, the dreaded performance art involving interpretive dance and mime. After all, we do have a fragile sanity to maintain amid our copious intake of political shenanigans. In the meantime, while pundits and populace alike ponder over this act’s underlying significance, our Chief Minister showed us that there is no business like show business - even in the field of job-loaded politics. Ladies and gentlemen, the circus continues indeed. Can someone pass the popcorn, please?